The Commodore Theatre

The Commodore Theatre in Portsmouth, Virginia is a restored 1940s Art Deco movie house where you eat dinner at your own little lamplit table. Pick up the vintage phone at your table to order entrees, dessert, popcorn and pitchers of beer, and it all comes to you during the film. Reviewers love the big screen, THX sound and the old-school jazz-club feel, with tickets that often cost less than a typical multiplex. Food gets mixed reviews, so lean on the house favorites, like the chocolate cake. Ordering shuts off once the movie begins, so arrive early if you want a meal. Expect a mid-range price point, roughly $$.